Plainedge had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 7-1 loss at the hands of the Malvern Prep Friars.
For Malvern Prep's part, Ryan Capobianco looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Jon Morgan relieved him and did a solid job, pitching three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Andrew Pellicciotta was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Mason Clark was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a triple and an RBI.
The victory for Malvern Prep keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Plainedge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Malvern Prep, they will take on New Rochelle at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Malvern Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so New Rochelle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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